Why does this forum care so much about what watch other people like??

[Mystro]

Originally Posted by Bigblu10

I have never in 53 years spent $12 on a cup of coffee. Is it that expensive in central Pa?

It’s that expensive at any of these trendy coffee houses or even Starbucks. I love good fresh ground coffee but a super grande mocha cappuccino with a shot of this, that, and cruelty free cinnamon comes at a price the college kids don’t think twice of paying.

[Jona]

Originally Posted by beshannon

Many people need constant validation to live their lives, this is not unique to watches.

I think this sums it up quite well. Some, if not many, people spend hours seeking the "high" of getting likes on social media. I cannot cite a specific study but I have read that researchers have determined that the lure of FB, IG, Twitter, etc has a great power over people. I DID see a study where people would be given $100 if they could sit in a seminar w/o their cellphones for an hour. They had to turn in the phones upon entering the study room.

Behind the scenes the conductors of the study called those cell phones and they rang on the shelf where they were put. All but one person got up, took the "call" and forfeited. Such is the addiction to the device.

I sometimes post a watch with an aftermarket strap. I am not a fan of PCL's. I don't care if no one likes it. Sometimes people will post a strap they have and it gets me interested. I appreciate the sharing.

We need to use social media and forums as a tool to use, not be used by it. Many people are.

[garyk]

Originally Posted by harvey

I have started threads on which reference to get, this or that.

I do this as it is difficult to get the references for a side by side comparison, so it’s good to get some thoughts and real life experiences from members here.

Of course ultimately it’s my decision but it helps by gleaning aspects or features which I may have missed.

Also with the help of members here I have been able to source the reference I’ve decided on.

I wish I had been smart enough to check here before selling my very early edition Kermit Submariner in order to buy my JC Sea Dweller. Ultimately I absolutely love my Deep Blue but I had no frame of reference regarding the rarity or eventual value of the Kermit. Dang...so Harvey, your appreciation of this forum is dead on!

[s2h904]

I asked a slew of questions before obtaining my Day Date. Not for validation-I am not as knowledgeable as some in regards to five digit vs six digit references.

[jimcameron]

Originally Posted by Mystro

It’s that expensive at any of these trendy coffee houses or even Starbucks. I love good fresh ground coffee but a super grande mocha cappuccino with a shot of this, that, and cruelty free cinnamon comes at a price the college kids don’t think twice of paying.

I buy my coffee at Sheetz. $.84 if you bring your own mug and a Sheetz card. Better than Starfuks.

[Token74]

Originally Posted by Mystro

It’s one of the most bizarre turns this forum has taken. Shouldn’t YOU know what watch YOU like before spending a considerable sum of money on? This isn’t hard and doesn’t require any knowledge or skill set to know what model watch looks good to you. You like the watch, you buy the watch, you wear the watch. This isn’t complicated stuff here. I would think toilet training might even be more difficult than this.

It went from “what Rolex will increase in value the most?” To now “What model does everyone like the most X or Y?” Is this a odd way of seeking people’s approval or validation of some kind to know what watch to buy???
Why would anyone care what model other people like as their background and taste is meaningless.

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[Mystro]

Originally Posted by jimcameron

I buy my coffee at Sheetz. $.84 if you bring your own mug and a Sheetz card. Better than Starfuks.

I am a Green Mountain Coffee fanatic. It’s cheaper to buy at our travel centers than brewing it at home. I can’t find a good consistent online source to buy Green Mountain coffee by the pound.

[sub2011]

It is simple. Lots of money. Lack of personality. That's it.

[Token74]

Originally Posted by MattyL147

I think the era of social media has a lot to do with it. Like you said, its an odd way of seeking approval or validation, like getting "likes" on IG. People just want to know they have the "in" thing that is liked by others.

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[JParm]

Originally Posted by Token74

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[Blansky]

I think a lot of it has to do with the marketing of Rolex perhaps more than most other brands. It is for a lot of people an "I have arrived" watch. I'm now a member of the club.

Which can lead to fanboy-dom.

A great many posts here are less about a watch brand than a breathless excitement of owning one of these watches, which to many is all about image.

But in the end it's all good. We have a forum about this brand and many people for many reasons own one.

[harvey]

Vince, I dedicate my 4000th post to you!

Thank you for providing much needed laughs in what could be an inflammatory thread.

You have a good day...

[zian]

I think it's part of the exploration journey, love from first sight is rare those days:)

[Mystro]

Originally Posted by Token74

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i am not following?

[Mystro]

Originally Posted by Token74

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Wow, way back to 2013. You are really invested in some research. That’s great and I get the direction you were going but I wasn’t asking anyone’s opinion on buying the watch I already owned but if the (new then) rubber straps would work on a serti sub.

[Token74]

Originally Posted by harvey

Rather disrespectful of members here. Again I should say...as others have recently highlighted.

See my reply above. Make sense?


In over 10 years this is the first time I have registered my disagreement and annoyance at the holier than thou attitude of some here.

There is a lot of it going on here at the moment. Opinions are great, but being critical of others who haven’t done anything wrong isn’t.

As for the original question...

Do I care what others think? Of course, that’s why I make more of an effort with my appearance when friends come round, than I do when home alone, don’t most people?

Do I want experienced collectors opinions on watches I’m considering? Of course, why wouldn’t I want to learn? Most of us have bought and subsequently sold watches, and I’ve learned lessons when doing so, why would someone not am want to tap into that experience?

Do I want to show off what I’ve bought just a little? Of course, so does everyone that posts an ‘incoming’ thread. No harm, no foul, just human nature.

Do people really listen to others when making decisions on such purchases if those opinions are purely personal taste? Probably not. But...sometimes you don’t know what you want, until someone says what you don’t want! My wife asked me last night whether I wanted Chilli or Curry for tea. I said I didn’t mind, which I really didn’t. She said, Chilli it is then. At that moment I realised I was disappointed. We had curry!

Those of us who are on here daily get tired of the same old threads (I.e. investment or what should I buy), and I get that. But that’s generally a sign to me that I need to spend less time in here!!! (Which is normally a good thing, as time on here tends to directly correlate to number of watches purchased)!


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[Token74]

Originally Posted by Mystro

You are really invested in some research. That’s great but I wasn’t asking anyone’s opinion on buying the watch I already owned but if the (new then) rubber straps would work on a serti sub.

Not sure that a strap is different to a watch, by asking people whether they thought it was too dressy, you were asking their opinion based on their taste. Which by the way, I think was perfectly reasonable and I would also have asked. But it goes against your original post in my eyes.


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[schoolboy]

@Mystro

Hey Mystro, I completely understand what you’re saying

I’ve seen this before on car forums

“Hey guys, what color should I paint my car?”

“Hey guys, what wheels look better on my car?”

I’m just glad I myself am not like that

[LandWatch]

While I’ve never asked for an opinion on any watches, when you boil it down to the core, there’s not a hell of a lot to speak about a watch, is there? I guess it’s just conversation, no more significant than asking your mates opinion on something in the pub?

[Mystro]

Originally Posted by Token74

Not sure that a strap is different to a watch, by asking people whether they thought it was too dressy, you were asking their opinion based on their taste. Which by the way, I think was perfectly reasonable and I would also have asked. But it goes against your original post in my eyes.


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Thank god I didn’t go with the rubber strap idea. That would have been a trainwreck on that watch. The take away from the OP was the constant need for popularity contest between models before buying..

[037]

Originally Posted by Mystro

Is this a odd way of seeking people’s approval or validation of some kind to know what watch to buy???

Perhaps, but isn't starting a thread about validation in itself seeking validation?

Couldn't resist.

[Mystro]

Originally Posted by 037

Perhaps, but isn't starting a thread about validation in itself seeking validation?

Couldn't resist.

Esoterically perhaps but more of spotlighting on why it has become so common statistically on the form in receipt years.
There is always the annual Omega vs Rolex for the newbies to feel how hot the forum can get before Padi steps in but that’s more of a exercise than internal brand popularity validation.

These days no one seems to appreciate my older “proper spring bar size’ tutorials.

[Brew]

I was pleasantly surprised when everyone told me to get a little TT DJ with diamonds. You guys are the best!

[037]

Originally Posted by Brew

I was pleasantly surprised when everyone told me to get a little TT DJ with diamonds. You guys are the best!

I suggested a Pearlmaster but you didn't listen. They make it in a 39mm you know!

[Brew]

Originally Posted by 037

I suggested a Pearlmaster but you didn't listen. They make it in a 39mm you know!

Sorry. Next one!

[Mystro]

Originally Posted by Brew

I was pleasantly surprised when everyone told me to get a little TT DJ with diamonds. You guys are the best!

Your a madman. I demand a 4 year Rolex market research analysis in spreadsheet form. ASAP.

[037]

Originally Posted by Brew

Sorry. Next one!

Perfect.

[AJMarcus]

Originally Posted by Mystro

It’s one of the most bizarre turns this forum has taken. Shouldn’t YOU know what watch YOU like before spending a considerable sum of money on? This isn’t hard and doesn’t require any knowledge or skill set to know what model watch looks good to you. You like the watch, you buy the watch, you wear the watch. This isn’t complicated stuff here. I would think toilet training might even be more difficult than this.

It went from “what Rolex will increase in value the most?” To now “What model does everyone like the most X or Y?” Is this a odd way of seeking people’s approval or validation of some kind to know what watch to buy???
Why would anyone care what model other people like as their background and taste is meaningless.

Agree. It didn’t used to be that way. It shows those who buy Rolex maybe do it more as a status symbol or to impress others. Not for the intrinsic value many of us enjoying wearing our watches

[AK797]

Originally Posted by MattyL147

I think the era of social media has a lot to do with it. Like you said, its an odd way of seeking approval or validation, like getting "likes" on IG. People just want to know they have the "in" thing that is liked by others.

I agree SM has taken this to another level, but even before the hype we did often ask each other what we liked, I did a few polls myself in trying to gauge the pulse of the forum, as we are all like-minded people so I wanted to know others, and share my, thoughts, most of us have families who roll there eyes as soon as we talk about watches so this forum is a Godsend.

I remember I did a poll on getting the blue v black YG sub and I liked the black one but the forum really preferred the blue one, but I didn't care and went into the AD for the black, and then straight up bought the blue one as soon as the dial sunburst on me. So the boys here do know a thing or two.

[Alan111]

These types of questions are OK. In fact, I learned the most about Rolexes from these types of questions. Many answers come up with "I prefer the 5-digit models over 6-digit models because XXXXX". And then I look at 5-digit models with this newfound perception and learn to appreciate the same.